Manager, Purchasing (Procurement)

The Imagine Group; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Imagine Group in Grayslake, IL is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead sourcing, procurement, and supplier relations to support operations. This onsite role partners with leadership to implement sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, and drive cost savings.

You will oversee RFQs, evaluate suppliers, manage contracts, and coordinate with production for lead times and inventory. Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration are essential to improve service, quality and total cost of

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing or procurement leadership.
• Experience with RFQ/RFP processes and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Establish purchasing policies and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality and cost targets.
• Conduct spend analysis to identify cost savings opportunities.
• Coordinate with Production and Operations regarding lead times and material availability.
• Maintain ERP data accuracy and purchasing documentation.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Negotiation

Vendor management

RFQ/RFP management

Spend analysis

Inventory planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing the sourcing, procurement, supplier relationship, and purchasing activities required to support company operations. This position partners with leadership to implement sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, improve supplier performance, and ensure timely availability of materials and services. The Purchasing Manager drives cost savings initiatives, supports inventory planning efforts, and leads purchasing operations to improve service, quality, efficiency, and overall business performance.

Onsite position, M-F

Job Description:

• Establish and implement purchasing policies, sourcing strategies, procedures, and best practices in alignment with business objectives.
• Support the development and execution of sourcing initiatives that improve supplier performance, service levels, quality, and total cost of ownership.
• Manage vendor and supplier selection activities by conducting assessments based on price, quality, support, capacity, reliability, and business requirements.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing, quality, and service agreements.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, service, and cost expectations are achieved.
• Utilize supplier performance metrics and scorecards to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and supplier development.
• Ensure suppliers comply with company quality standards, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct spend analysis and identify cost savings opportunities through sourcing improvements, process enhancements, and supplier negotiations.
• Manage purchasing activities to ensure timely procurement of materials, supplies, and services required for company operations while meeting quality and cost objectives.
• Coordinate with Production, Operations, and other departments regarding lead times, material availability, and purchasing priorities.
• Support inventory planning and inventory optimization efforts to improve material availability and reduce excess or obsolete inventory.
• Maintain supplier records, pricing agreements, contracts, and purchasing documentation while ensuring ERP data accuracy and integrity.
• Monitor purchasing trends, supplier performance, and market conditions and communicate potential supply risks and opportunities to leadership.